Description of Europe
Europe or the
Old Continent as it is usually called is the birthplace of the modern western civilization. In tourist terms it is the traveler’s heaven on earth as there are only few things that
Europe does not offer. The wide range of
hotels in
Europe along with the intense diversities and density of different cultures has made
Europe a dreamy destination for every kind of tourist.
Britain,
France,
Spain,
Italy,
Greece and
Russia are some of the most visited places in the long list of the tourist destinations in
Europe.
Geography of Europe
Europe shares borders with
Asia on
Kazakhstan,
Georgia and
Azerbaijan on the east and with
Africa on the south.
Europe covers an area of 10.180.000 sq. km. and a population of 738.200.000 residents. It comprises of 50 countries of which 27 are member of the European Union and 17 of them belonging in the economic and monetary union using the
euro as currency.
History of Europe
The first human settlement in
Europe is considered to have been established between 45,000 and 25,000 BC. Since then,
Europe has flourished with several civilizations and pioneers to what we now call western civilization. According to mythology
Europe was a pretty princess who was abducted by the god Zeus who transformed in a bull carried her on his back to
Crete. Although there are several Neolithic findings across
Europe as in caves in
Spain and buildings like this of Stonehedge in
Britain, the early advanced civilizations flourished in
Greece. Classical Greece gave birth to philosophy, art and the very first seed of what is now science. The temple of
Parthenon in
Athens is ultimate monument of this period. The next major influence on
Europe came from the Roman Empire which lasted for centuries and the new religion of Christianity. The darkest period of
Europe is known as Middle Ages is followed by the glorious Renaissance and the new way of thinking. European colonies are established outside
Europe, in
Americas and
Asia. The modern beliefs lead to significant changes in politics as the French Revolution. The turmoil of constant changes will stop only after the Second World War.
Climate of Europe
Europe shows great variation of landscapes and climate within relatively small areas. The climate of
Europe is divided in temperate climate zones varying from the north to the south. The
European climate is strongly influenced by the Gulf Stream which makes it warmer comparing to other places on the same latitude.
